Assembled left side

Laffly V15T WWII French Artillery Towing Vehicle

Cockpit 11

Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB, Part 1

Completed cockpit, demonstrating detailed instrument panel

Messerschmitt Bf-109G-14

Assembled fuselage

A6M2b Zero Fighter Type 21 "341st Flying Group"

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Sea Hurrican Mk. Ib

Completed kit, above

B-17G Flying Fortress "D-Day Doll" Limited Edition

Cockpit

A-4M Skyhawk

Cockpit

Grunau Baby IIb

Photoetch fret

Tiger-1 "Gruppe Ferhmann Essel 1945"

Closeup deetial

Horten Ho-229: Part 1 - Preview, Engines and Main Frame

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Box Art

H.IIB.Launch.Vehicle
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
December 1, 2011
Company
Aoshima
Scale
1/350
MSRP
$29.00

The H.IIB Launch Vehicle by Aoshima is a great little kit. When mounted on the display base provided in the kit, the model measures just shy of 6 inches in height. The display base has a small footprint, measuring about 2 inches by 4 inches. The completed project will not consume much volume in your model display case.

While the space required for display of the H-II is very small, the eye appeal of the finished model is quite large. The color scheme is dramatic, as is the shape of the vehicle and payload shroud.

The H-II features four SRBs attached to the main rocket body, with a payload shroud topping off the full stack. The rocket nozzles are molded as single pieces while the SRBs, payload shroud, and main rocket body are molded in “right/left” halves.

Detail Parts

F-104 Pitot Tube
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
December 1, 2011
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$4.40

Quickboost has released a set of 3 pitot tubes applicable to F-104s produced by any manufacturer. The pitot tubes are scaled nicely, which means that they are very small in diameter with a nice taper leading to a very delicate tip. A great feature provided by Quickboost is a molded mounting pin, about 16th inch in length, that will fit into a hole in the nose of the model receiving the pitot tube. This mounting pin provides sufficient surface area at the point of attachment to secure the tube in a snug fashion.

Quick, clean, and easy to use, requiring no cleanup, this Quickboost product will add to the appearance of any F-104 on the market.

The product is highly recommended. Thanks to Quickboost for providing this sample item to IPMS, and to IPMS for the opportunity to review this very fine accessory.

Detail Packaging

3.7cm Flak 12-16 Round Metal Storage Bins
Review Author
Roger Carrano
Published on
December 1, 2011
Company
Griffon Model
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$7.35

Griffon Model has released another universal product for modelers of armor. This time they have come out with a round-cornered 3.7cm ammo storage bin for German 3.7cm Flak. Two types of bins can be made. One has holes for the shell to fit thru on top and with half moon cutouts at the other end so that the bottom of the shell can rest on it and keep it from moving. The other type has bars which fit across to hold the shells in place.

Included in this “Universal” kit are one large photo etched fret, decals, and a small length of brass wire with four ABS rods. These cases can also be built with working hinges if you choose.

Detail Packaging

6-Round 3.7cm Flak Ammo Clips
Review Author
Roger Carrano
Published on
December 1, 2011
Company
Griffon Model
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$6.00

Griffon Model has recently come out with a new product which is designed to be used with any kit. It is a six-round 3.7cm clip for the Flak 36/37 German anti-aircraft gun. Included are four frets of photo etched parts taped to a piece of black cardboard with an included instruction sheet and a few color photos to show what the finished product should look like. Each ammo clip is made up of seven pieces: six clips and the attaching tray. There are ten of these trays with extra clips included just in case of loss or breakage. Assembly is straightforward and relatively easy.

Box Art

Land-Based Wooden Wheel Chocks
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
December 1, 2011
Company
Wheeliant
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$7.00

Wheelliant has several offerings of wheel chocks in 32nd scale. Set # 132-013 is for use with land-based USAF and US Marine aircraft. The castings are exceptionally clean and crisp with no sink marks or imperfections. This set of chocks provides four larger chocks and a pair of smaller ones. A short length of “rope” is included, and has a texture and appearance that is very much appropriate for 32nd scale. These chocks are ready to go directly from the package and will add a touch of realism to the appearance of the subject being modeled.

This product is highly recommended. Thanks to Aires for the review sample and IPMS for the opportunity to review it.